Jacob's Deathbed Prophecy - JUDAH

 Judah was the next son to be addressed by his father. After hearing Jacob's words to his older brothers, Judah may have felt anxious. After all, he had made some serious mistakes too. He evidently shared in plundering the city of Shechem. (Genesis 34:27) He joined his brothers in selling Joseph as a slave and in deceiving their father about it. (Genesis 37:31-33) Later, he had sexual relations with his daughter-in-law Tamar, thinking she was a prostitute. - GENESIS 38:15-18. 

Yet, under inspiration, Jacob offered Judah only a blessing and commendation. (Read Genesis 49:8, 9) Judah had shown great concern for the feelings of his elderly father. And he had also shown compassion for his youngest brother, Benjamin. -GENESIS 44:18, 30-34. 

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